AI Security + Networking Mixer w/ Sekhar Sarukkai
Where innovation meets defense in the age of AI. Join founders, security leaders, researchers, and investors for an evening dedicated to the pressing challenges and opportunities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Expect sharp insights, lightning-fast ideas, and meaningful connections — all in one evening.
Speaker
Sekhar Sarukkai — Co-Founder of ChatSee AI and serial entrepreneur behind multiple $MM exits. A UC Berkeley faculty member and SkyDeck advisor, Sekhar blends deep technical expertise with decades of startup experience, mentoring founders at the intersection of AI, innovation, and scalable growth.
Investors
Baird Augustine, SKR Angels, OCA Ventures, Focus Opportunity Fund, Viant Group, Cyber Creation Ventures, Sutter Securities Group, Pano Ventures, Gaingels, TPG, Peak Technology Partners, Forgepoint Capital, Fusion Fund, the MBA fund, DAMAC Capital, G2C Ventures, Talos Capital, LvlUp Ventures, Plus Ultra Capital, Transform VC, Yellow Rocks, Toloka VC, SKTA Ventures, AB Plus Ventures, Aquillius Ventures, Network VC, Merlin Mentor Capital, and more
Agenda (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Arrival & Networking
Meet fellow security practitioners, founders, and investors before the program begins.6:00 PM – 6:45 PM — Lightning Pitches
Short, impactful pitches from startups and innovators.7:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Featured Speaker
A keynote from a leading expert on AI security and trust.7:30 PM – 7:45 PM — Open Q&A + Transition
Audience discussion and wrap-up to set the stage for the mixer.7:45 PM – 9:00 PM — Evening Mixer
Drinks, conversations, and cross-community networking. Build your circle and spark collaborations in a relaxed setting.
Hosts & Sponsors
🛡️ Gopher Security | The Bay’s growing hub for AI and cybersecurity collaboration — curating events, insights, and founder-to-founder connections that drive real innovation. Subscribe Us Now.
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Why Attend
Stay ahead of the curve on AI security risks and defenses
Connect with a curated mix of founders, security leaders, and investors
Discover rising ideas through lightning pitches and real-world insights
Notes
Approval only; No walk-in; Attendance is limited; RSVP required
by registering, you agree to release all hosts from any liability related to your participation. you consent to your information (name, email, company) being shared with event sponsors and hosts for communication and promotional purposes. you also agree to being photographed or recorded, with media potentially used for promotion. you may receive event updates and future invitations from the hosts.
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